On pleasure and joy
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Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: Full of insight and wisdom, Seneca's letters are a Stoic treasure. They've influenced famous philosophers, leaders, and students over the centuries. Each letter can be read on its own. By reading this volume you'll absorb the thoughts of a thoughtful Stoic aimed at living well.
18.
Pleasure-lovers spend every night amid false-glittering joys, and just as if it were their last.
But the joy which comes to the gods, and to those who imitate the gods, is not broken off, nor does it cease; but it would surely cease were it borrowed from without.
Just because it is not in the power of another to bestow, neither is it subject to another’s whims.
That which Fortune has not given, she cannot take away.
Farewell.
Book: Moral Letters Vol I
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On pleasure and joy
Location: Chapter 59, Section 18
Content:
18.
Pleasure-lovers spend every night amid false-glittering joys, and just as if it were their last.
But the joy which comes to the gods, and to those who imitate the gods, is not broken off, nor does it cease; but it would surely cease were it borrowed from without.
Just because it is not in the power of another to bestow, neither is it subject to another’s whims.
That which Fortune has not given, she cannot take away.
Farewell.